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- The Department of Cannabis Control is asking the Legislature for money to support IT enhancements and comply with recently signed legislation.
- Assembly Bill 8 created new oversight and enforcement mandates for the department that will require funding and resources.
- The department has also issued an RFP for a new Laboratory Information Management System Replacement project, with bids due in March.
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The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s five largest transactions for IT services during the year’s first six months topped $24 million and included private-sector technology assistance and mobile connectivity maintenance.
Tech leaders from the Employment Development Department and the California Department of Rehabilitation spoke recently about how vendors can help them meet the needs of the disabled as well as those without Internet access.
Those attending the fall conference will hear from Theresa Payton about emerging trends and techniques to help audiences combat cyber threats, from the impact of the Internet of Things to securing Big Data.
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration completed deployment of the multiphase Centralized Revenue Opportunity System, which consolidated legacy and improved responsiveness to customers, and is now migrating on-premise content to a new enterprise content management platform.
The California State Lottery, as well as the departments of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Resources Recycling and Recovery, are recruiting for IT positions.
Investments in instructional technology are on the rise at California’s university systems, and IT funding is in place for a big move at the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency, among other initiatives in this year’s state budget.
Governmental entities in the early stage of technology projects include the University of California at Los Angeles, San Diego County and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
The annual event brings together public-sector technologists with leading industry partners “to connect on innovative approaches, get inspired and discover new technologies.”
The Office of Technology and Solutions Integration, formerly known as the Office of Systems Integration, is part of the California Health and Human Services Agency.
The site offers a breakdown of the four core areas of the California Department of Technology as well as links to the state IT strategic plan and a directory of department and agency chief information officers.
The positions in recruitment include cybersecurity and fraud architect, procurement and contracts manager, and manager of communications and applications.
The 2023-2024 Fiscal Year state budget will fund changes to the California Immunization Registry, work on the state’s COVID-19 website and other initiatives at the California Department of Public Health.
The new chief information officer said he has two priorities: Use “existing resources efficiently and effectively in order to meet the needs of our partners” and “innovate the way we do business by boosting IT skill sets.”
The specialist “plays a key role in leading the development of standards, guidelines, best practices, tools and training that will help government deliver products, information and services that are usable and accessible for all Californians,” the job posting says.
The City Council agreed this week to pay 35 percent more per year for citywide usage of Dell computers as well as Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and OneDrive.
As part of Industry Insider — California’s ongoing efforts to educate readers on state agencies, their IT plans and initiatives, here’s the latest in our periodic series of interviews with departmental IT leaders.
The Department of Finance is recruiting to fill two manager roles, and the Department of Health Care Services is seeking to fill two section chief positions.
CIO Khaled Tawfik says the city is eyeing the possibility of one day using a generative AI that is specially tailored for city governments, but it wants to learn more before finalizing policies.
With the Legislature on summer recess until mid-August, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation dealing with the cybersecurity workforce gap, mapping and other issues.
The conference is presented by Government Technology magazine, sister publication to Industry Insider — California, and is open to those working in the public sector.
The Office of Technology and Solutions Integration, on behalf of the California Health and Human Services Agency, seeks support services around an early childhood integrated data solution.
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